...it gets you going...

Next Friday will be April, after that May, after that summer...

Looking at how close it is to the end of the semester, I am surprised, firstly it’s because  the semester is almost over and secondly, how far I have gone since the first day (of the semester.)My motivation level is still at the same level as it was; excited, ready to “rock and roll.” Not being boastful though, I just have reasons or the motivation(s) to do so. Firstly, I wanted to redeem myself, last semester I was in a class but dropped, in retrospect it was about the same time (now) when I quit. Of course, I had to take the class again; it’s ironic though how right now were on the same chapter as I was when I dropped the class. With that said, I am more confident due to the fact, I can do it!

Secondly, my scholarship, I was awarded a performance-based scholarship. Meaning in order for the awardee to claim it, he/she has to send a transcript: with 6 units minimum, gpa of 2.5 minimum. I was not able to claim, because or those requirements. Fortunately, I can still claim it. Although the scholarship is a big factor of why I am motivated to do well, it is not entirely just that. I do not get any financial help, therefore my parents pay the tuition and it is nowhere inexpensive. With the scholarship, it is as if, I do get financial aid, the money not only will support my education but also my parents, it will reduce the amount of what they will actually spend.

Lastly, my parents; I owe my life to them. I would like to (in the future) repay them through, pampering. I believe by the time I am finished with school and became a nurse ( for few years,) they will be or soon be retiring, my Dad has mentioned his plans or wishes once he’s retired; go back to the Philippines with my mother and just be on “vacation.” I would like to give them that, comfort, relaxation, happiness.  

list i have to do

must do
-call for dental check up( wisdom teeth surgery , imminent=0)
-hang out w/bffs (on spring break)
-content area project

need to do
-content area project
-make review notes for psychology exam Tue. 28
-do practice test math exam mar.30

should do
-FILE FILE FILE FILE FILE fafsa
-learn new computer
-clean counter tops

vocabulary #4

inevitable -(adj,n) the unthinkable, cannot be avoided
-" She never took it off, not even  in the classroom, and so it was inevitable that she took some teasing about it."(p.10)
- Since death is inevitable, Jo planned his funeral at 15. For instance he wants to burioed next to his grandfather and his collection of baseball caps will be sold.
- 'your logic' I learned the word from highschool, mostly discussed in the novel 'The Stranger,' and I remember the words'inevetibality of life.' Upon learning that I mostly associate the word with life because there is no exact meaning of and the definiton of 'inevitable' is cannot be avoided, unthinkable.

detrimental -( adj, n) dangerous, hazardous, harmful
- "The hippocampus is important in the formation of new long-term memories and this may have detrimental effect on learning the effectiveness of treatments for these children."
-Smoking and alcohol is detrimental to the health.
-'your logic'& 'synonym' I have always heard the phrase "smoking is dangerous to your health" recently I have been hearing "smoking is detrimental to your health" as well, so I figure theyre synonym.


eustress- (n.) 'positive' stress, giving the feeling of fullfillment
-"eustress, which results from postive vents: marriage, job promotion , having a baby..."(p.433)
- After I graduated from college and received my Bachelor's degree, all the stresses from late night studying, homework etc became eustress.
-'antonym'&'your logic' since theres stress there has to be a positive or antonym of it which is eustress and I knew the word "euphoria" means being happy so, I relate the two words which have "eu-" as prefixes which means "well" in greek.

does a goalie have a goal?

Long term goal : transfer to CSUSB to obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing, become a registered nurse
Mid-term goal : complete the prerequisites (to achieve above)
Short-term goal: get A's this semester, so I can claim the scholarship 

March 10, 2012

Dear Grandpa,

        

It is my third semester of college; technically it’s the fifth if you count summer school and winter intersession. I have been doing great in school keeping all the A's. I do not know what I was thinking of wasting a semester of college, I regret not giving my best or just trying to say the least. As Mom might have told you and perhaps Grandma too, I had to drop the class in my first semester of college, why? Because, I thought I was too good to be in the class and "I know" of course in reality I had to drop because, I was bad at it and I don’t know. They all were a little too harsh possibly mocking me that I could not even pass a class, but what do they know, all I can respond was " I’m bad at math always have been, always will be." So in the spring, I registered for the class again to redeem myself, and I am proud that I passed it and got an A. I was surprised myself of how much I know when I put my heart into it not just the want or need to pass. I don’t know how to explain the moment; I get my quiz back and have a smile on my face. I guess it was euphoria.

          After that semester, I tried my best to get a class for the summer; they cut a lot of classes so it was difficult to take the class I want to completely concentrate on. Luckily, I was able to get the Biology class; I decided to take it over the summer because it takes commitment, effort, and your best to stay in track. I was worried that if I had taken the class in the spring, I would not have given it my best. I know, why didn’t I at least try, well I was waitlisted for that class in the spring, but I was not able to get it because there were a lot of students before me in the list. In the other hand, I was able to take it in the summer, and that is what is important.
           I am almost done, with all the pre-requisites. I am graduating soon. Though I am excited to do so, I am not content that you are not going to be able to see me Graduate college, I was disappointed enough that you were not able to see me Graduate high school either, even in pictures. I don’t even recall you saw me Graduate from 6th grade, it’s not your fault though and I am all right with that. I do believe though, that if you have waited for me (to become a nurse) you would be in better care. I know that sounds selfish and Grandma would not appreciate that were keeping you from her, but I wanted to here you say " I’m proud of you, and Grandma would have been too," although now what you would say "were proud of you, take care of your parents and siblings, we see you soon." I know, I know I should not be saying that, but its just I do miss you. They miss you too. Before I go, I promise I will continue and persevere until I reach my goal, I will write again.

Love, Quindy

to do list

Week of Mar.6-13
Must do
-finish math homework
-start psychology essay
-file fafsa

Need to
- finish hw
-file fafsa
-finish blog

Should do
- clean
- start homework due next thursday
- schedule dental check up

to do...